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West Ham need to win and preferably convincingly at the London Stadium tonight if they are to hit the jackpot of attracting top new players. Slaven Bilic made that clear when asked if that was the case and answered: “One or two players,yes” That may well include Carlos Baccas who has been stalling on a […]

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Slaven Bilic has issued a warning that there could be some big adjustment difficulties facing the club  at the London Stadium. ClaretandHugh was told a few weeks ago that Slaven may have fears that “every game is an away game” until life settles down. And yesterday he confirmed that there could be some problems as […]

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When ClaretandHugh emerged as a small blog a few years it’s intention was to provide inside information on transfers and  offer features with players old and new. It wasn’t long before we hit News Now and our audience grew considerably. The comments that came our way weren’t and still aren’t always complementary. That’s the nature […]

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West Ham supporters have been warned that security will be tight at the London Stadium this Thursday and Sunday as the Hammers play their first two games inside their new home. The former Olympic Stadium is seen as a major potential terrorist target and in the wake of the recent attack in Nice and previous […]

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Professional cameras with lens greater than 3 inches, Ipads, Tablets, Laptops, Camcorders, Large banners, Flags with poles, Beach balls, Frisbees, Large back packs and any suit case are just some of the items banned at West Ham’s new home. Stadium operators London Stadium 185 Limited has published a long list of what is and isn’t […]

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Inter Milan full back Davide Santon has reportedly flown into London ahead of talks and a medical with West Ham say the Daily Mail this afternoon. The 25 year old Italian will discuss a season-long loan which will cost the Hammers aroudn £500,000 with an option to make it permanent for £5m next summer. West Ham […]

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The lads got a big taste of the new stadium this afternoon as they trained on the pitch for the first time ever ahead of tomorrow night’s game. And tracking the session were the lads from our partners Hammers Chat who got this great footage as the manager and his staff put them through their […]

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London Stadium has published a code of conduct it expects all West Ham Supporters to abide by during football matches. All supporters are expected to remain seated, consume alcoholic in a responsible manner and not engage in abusive language. The London Stadium operators say they are committed to creating a safe, comfortable and enjoyable entertainment experience. The […]

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Reports in Spain suggest that Barcelona could hijack West Ham’s move for Jonathan Calleri. Calleri confirmed on Agentinian TV earlier this week that he was on the move to the Hammers on a season-long loan.  However, Mundo Deportivo are saying that Barcelona are requesting a meeting with his agent this week in a bid to convince him […]

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Diafra Sakho has taken to social media to refute claims he is having a medical with West Bromwich Albion today. Posting a photo of himself on Snapchat this afternoon Sakho wrote: “Who says I’m going to do a medical?” The Daily Mail were one of a number of media outlets claiming the 26 year old West […]

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The orange athletics running track at London Stadium has finally been covered today using a light green Astro turf but West Ham vice chairman Karren Brady insists the light green covering is only temporary surface and a better solution matched to the pitch colour will be in place before West Ham kick off their Premier […]

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West Ham has announced a five-year partnership with dutch brewer HEINEKEN.The long-term deal will see HEINEKEN become the Club’s official beer and cider partner at the London Stadium on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park until 2021.In addition to Heineken, supporters can enjoy some other beers and ciders including Amstel, Foster’s, Birra Moretti, Bulmers and Strongbow. Draft and bottles […]

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Here is the unofficial but accurate seating plan for the London Stadium showing the different bands and sections for West Ham in football mode.  The seating plan is result of many hours of research from one dedicated West Ham supporter. The plan is reproduced here with the kind permission of user ‘Payet and Mash from […]

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Carlos Bacca has reportedly been told he has until the weekend to decide wether he wants a move to the Irons. But according to The Daily Express, it’s AC Milan who are calling the shots on the deal rather than us as the Italians look to raise crucial transfer funds. The Serie A club want […]

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Despite having shown the first leg of of our Europa Cup clash in Slovenia neither BT Sport or any other channel in any territory will be broadcasting the game tomorrow evening (Thurs). Quite apart from the fact that the match is delicately balanced and this is the first game ever played inside the London Stadium, […]

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West Ham has cleared up the mystery of how travel website Lastminute.com were able to advertise West Ham tickets for sale across the whole season. Last week, Lastminute.com were freely advertising match tickets across the entire West Ham Premier League season with several eager West Ham fans snapping up tickets. The £50 tickets were advertised in […]

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Jonathn Callieri has agreed personal terms at around £40k a week with the Irons. The Argentine – who was hunted by Chelsea last season – has agreed to join the Irons after reported interest from Barcelona and Spurs. The talented 22 year old will need a work permit but that process cannot be completed until […]

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Diafra Sakho has agreed personal terms with West Brom ahead of his proposed switch to the Hawthorns. The club have already agreed a fee, believed to be £16million, and now the player has now settled on the move according to the Birmingham Mail. The Baggies now believe the striker is theirs and a deal could be announced […]

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West Ham has launched the replacement for the ticket trader scheme for the London Stadium in emails to all season ticket holders with a digital welcome pack. Ticket Exchange Scheme  If you’re unable to attend a game you can make your season ticket available  to be sold once the match is sold out via our […]

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The club’s insider is back to tease us with transfer news and hints.  He starts by confirming the Calleri loan: “I can reveal that another new signing is set to be announced in the near future as a deal has been agreed with Argentine forward Jonathan Calleri. The talented striker needs to obtain a work […]

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ClaretandHugh understands that the club are fully aware that some supporters have not received their paper tickets for the Europa League match against Domzale on Thursday or the Betway Cup friendly against Juventus on Sunday and are working on rectifying that as soon as possible. A source close to the club told ClaretandHugh this afternoon […]

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West Ham’s Europa League game against Domzale in the second leg of the third qualifying round this Thursday evening has officially sold out this afternoon after entering general sale on Saturday. All 54,000 seats have now been sold. The Betway cup friendly against Juventus has also sold out for second time after 3,000 extra seats […]

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Supporters continue to face various ticketing challenges under the new Ticketmaster system bought in to replace See Tickets for the move to the London Stadium. Some supporters claim they have still not received their paper tickets for the Europa league match this Thursday or the Betway Cup game on Sunday. Some supporters say the tickets […]

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West Ham supporters are asking how travel website Lastminute.com were able to advertise West Ham tickets for sale across the whole season. It seems all nineteen Premier League games at the London Stadium are availabe before they have gone on-sale to Claret members. Last week, Lastminute.com were freely advertising match tickets across the entire West […]

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The move for Andre Ayew is peculiar for me…to put it mildly. Our dealings in the transfer market this summer  look  confusing and I’m not sure I can work out the thinking behind some of them. But one thing needs to be made clear – all of the names being mentioned and hopefully brought to […]

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These pictures from friend of  ClaretandHugh, Nigel Kahn has confirmed the Boleyn Ground  has become the main ‘film set’ for a new Hollywood blockbuster action movie called the ‘Final Score’ starring Piers Brosnan. The Green Street site has become the ‘main focus’ of  the movie based on armed criminals holding 35,000 people hostage at a sporting […]

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